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DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS
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QUEENSLAND STATE OFFICE
Our Reference
C.E.S. JOB CENTRE
POST OFFICE BOX 67,
INDOOROOP 1LLY, QLD. 4068
Your Reference
Subject
CONFIDENTIAL
PSYCHOLOGICAL REPORT ON DAVID QUINN
NAME: David Quinn
Age: 28 years
ASSESSED BY: Catherine Travers
DATES OF ASSESSMENT:
1/4/1993
15/4/1993
PRESENTATION
David was punctual in his arrival and presented as a
neatly, though casually dressed young man.
He was
pleasant and co-operative throughout both interviews.
His manner, however, including his posture, was slightly
wooden and he lacked emotional expression. He displayed
a pervasive tendency to intellectualise as demonstrated
by his definition of terms (e.g. ’let's define mood')
prior to answering questions.
EDUCATIONAL HISTORY
David graduated from secondary school with a TE score of
895.
After leaving school, he enrolled in and completed
a Bachelor of Surveying degree at the University of
Queensland.
David took slightly longer than the minimum
time to complete this degree due to his having failed a
couple of subjects.
David reported that while at school he was obsessed with
and had a talent for sports. This talent enabled him to
socialise more easily with others, something which he
otherwise found difficult to do. Between the ages of 16
20, however, David gradually reduced his involvement in
sport and he no longer plays any sport as he does not now
derive any enjoyment from it.
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Additional training which David has completed include a
16 week
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hospitality training course in 1988.
VOCATIONAL HISTORY
David's work history is very limited and he has never
worked as a surveyor, losing interest in the profession
mid-way through his degree.
Whilst studying, he worked
as a labourer (part-time) and worked in customer service
at a golf driving range. He has also worked as a waiter
for a 2 week period though left after deciding waitering
was not for him.
As well, he has worked as a casual
bottle shop attendant (3 months) but was eventually
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retrenched.
David has not worked for the past four years and he does
not wish to work as he believes work will interfere with
his desire to perfect his thinking (see below).
MEDICAL HISTORY
Currently, David enjoys good physical health and has not
suffered any major illnesses or accidents in the past.
He is not currently taking any medication.
At around the age of 20 - 22, David experimented briefly
with illicit drugs including hallucinogens. He reported
having no fear and experiencing no negative effects or
hallucinations while under the influence of these drugs.
In the past month, David has again occasionally abused
these drugs. Recently, he has begun smoking again and at
present smokes approximately 20 cigarettes a day.
He
doesn't drink as he does not enjoy the effects of
alcohol.
PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATION
The most significant feature of David's presentation was
an obvious disturbance in his thinking although he denied
ever experiencing any hallucinations or delusions.
He
did, however, admit to experiencing 'altered states'
which he found difficult to describe except to state that
these were times when he was able to attain exceptional
clarity of thinking - a childlike state.
With regard to his thinking, David reported that his sole
aim in life is to improve the quality of his mind and he
organises his life around this purpose. David spends his
days thinking and attempting to discern the nature of
ultimate reality and 'truth'. He believes that he will
be able to achieve his goal through the power of his
superior intellect. This suggests a grandiose belief not
in keeping with his past academic performance although
there was no evidence of a formal thought disorder.
David stated that his mood is mainly calm with minor
oscillations. He denied any major problems with anxiety
or depression and reported no recent changes in either
his appetite or sleeping habits. He does, however, admit
that thinking itself can be stressful and at times he
experiences periods of confusion resulting from his
thinking. He also reported his isolation from others to
be stressful although at times, he deliberately chooses
to isolate himself he fears that he will be distracted
David has at times been told he
from his real purpose.
is 'looney' but is unconcerned with the opinions of
others.
Pre-morbidly , David reported that he was shy and
introspective while growing up and his main feelings now
about his childhood include regrets that he was brought
up with a lack of idealism and a lack of discipline.
David has previously been in one long-term relationship
with a woman with whom he lived for a period of 6 months.
He described his relationship with her as good and that
she was a very unusual woman. Together they have' a son
whom he sees regularly.
There is no
disturbance.
known
family
history
of
psychological
David's withdrawal from all sporting activities at around
the age of 20 which he had previously enjoyed, coinciding
emerging interest in philosophical issues
with
his experimentation with drugs are
suggestive of an underlying psychotic process. As well,
his withdrawal from most worldly activities and interests
and his isolation from others confirm the likely severity
of his condition. Notable is the absence of obvious
with
his
together
psychotic features.
likely
personality
and
further
assess David's
Clinical
a
psychopathology,
David was administered
Analysis Questionnaire (CAQ) which assesses both 'normal'
and pathological features of personality.
David had a
great deal of difficulty completing this questionnaire
due to his concern with the meanings of the questions and
his need to define terms. The resulting profile revealed
that David is a very reserved, detached young man who is
fairly serious in his approach to life. Some sensitivity
to threat, proneness to worry and insecurity emerged.
Additionally, the profile indicated that he is a very
imaginative young man who is unconcerned with everyday
matters. of the pathological scales, 3 of the 12 scales
were
extremely
suggestive
serious
of
elevated,
psychopathology.
These scales were the 'Schizophrenia',
•Psychological Inadequacy' and 'Boredom and Withdrawal'
scales. Essentially, this means that he feels that life
is pointless and meaningless.
He reported a number of
unusual
experiences
belief
is
that
a
and
life
unsympathetic.
Finally, he feels rejected and pushed
around by others and views himself as 'doomed'.
To
SUMMARY
David is a young man of above average intelligence but
very limited work experience.
His self-report and
presentation are suggestive of serious psychopathology
either of a psychotic nature or a serious personality
disorder. Further assessment, however, will be necessary
in order to make an accurate diagnosis. Clearly, David
is not interested in working and his capacity to sustain
meaningful employment is questionable. His difficulties
relating to people pose a significant stumbling block to
him in terms of succeeding in the workforce. As well,
David's pervasive tendency to over-intellectualise and
the abstract nature of his thinking are likely to
strongly interfere with his ability to perform work
tasks. Finally, David displayed a marked lack of insight
into his own behaviour despite having received feedback
that concern is warranted.
RECOMMENDATIONS
is recommended that David
be
to
a
referred
psychiatrically qualified Commonwealth Medical Officer
for
further
evaluation as to the nature of any
psychiatric condition he may be suffering.
As well,
assessment is required to assess his eligibility for
transfer to an another benefit as an alternative to
unemployment benefits.
It
Catherine Travers
PSYCHOLOGIST
20th April 1993
This report is confidential.
Tass Sakellariou
PSYCHOLOGIST
20th April
It should remain on file.
FOI and Privacy legislation guidelines should be followed
in the event of a request for information herein.